high
7.9
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-0110: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Jan 31 2011(Updated: )

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Intel Alert Management System (aka AMS or AMS2), as used in Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition (SAVCE) 10.x before 10.1 MR10, Symantec System Center (SSC) 10.x, and Symantec Quarantine Server 3.5 and 3.6, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long string to msgsys.exe, related to the AMSSendAlertAct function in AMSLIB.dll in the Intel Alert Handler service (aka Symantec Intel Handler service); a long (2) modem string or (3) PIN number to msgsys.exe, related to pagehndl.dll in the Intel Alert Handler service; or (4) a message to msgsys.exe, related to iao.exe in the Intel Alert Originator service.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Symantec Antivirus=10.1.6.1
Symantec Antivirus=10.0.7
Symantec Antivirus=10.2-mr3
Symantec Antivirus=10.2
Symantec Antivirus=10.1-mr6
Symantec Antivirus=10.2-mr2
Symantec Antivirus=10.1.6
Symantec Antivirus=10.0.6
Symantec Antivirus=10.0-mr2
Symantec Antivirus=10.1-mr4
Symantec Antivirus=10.1.5
Symantec Antivirus=10.1
Symantec Antivirus=10.1.4.1
Symantec Antivirus=10.0.2
Symantec Antivirus=10.1-mr7
Symantec Antivirus=10.0.1
Symantec Antivirus=10.0.9
Symantec Antivirus=10.1.7
Symantec Antivirus=10.1.8
Symantec Antivirus=10.0
Symantec Antivirus=10.0.5
Symantec Antivirus=10.0.4
Symantec Antivirus=10.1.0.1
Symantec Antivirus=10.0.8
Symantec Antivirus=10.1.9
Symantec Antivirus=10.0.1.2
Symantec Antivirus=10.0.2.2
Symantec Antivirus=10.0-mr1
Symantec Antivirus=10.0.3
Symantec Antivirus=10.1-mp1
Symantec Antivirus=10.1.5.1
Symantec Antivirus=10.1.4
Symantec Antivirus=10.0.1.1
Symantec Antivirus=10.0.2.1
Symantec Antivirus=10.1-mr5
Symantec System Center=10.0
Symantec System Center=10.1
Symantec AntiVirus Central Quarantine Server=3.6
Symantec AntiVirus Central Quarantine Server=3.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-0110?

    CVE-2010-0110 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-0110?

    To fix CVE-2010-0110, users should upgrade to a patched version of Symantec AntiVirus or relevant software that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2010-0110?

    CVE-2010-0110 affects multiple versions of Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition, Symantec System Center, and Symantec Quarantine Server.

  • Can CVE-2010-0110 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2010-0110 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2010-0110?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2010-0110 include unauthorized access to systems, data theft, and the ability to deploy malware.

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